Most cited papers in Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
What are the most cited papers in Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders?
The most cited paper in Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders is "Standardised Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms" (Ilkka Kuorinka, Björn G. Jonsson, Åsa Kilbom et al., 1987), with 5,161 citations. Next come "RULA: a survey method for the investigation of work-related upper limb disorders" (3,344) and "Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)" (2,215).
Showing 50 of 100 papers. Every paper with more than 443 citations is listed.
| # | Paper | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standardised Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms Ilkka Kuorinka, Björn G. Jonsson, Åsa Kilbom et al. · Applied Ergonomics | Sep 1987 | 5,161 |
| 2 | RULA: a survey method for the investigation of work-related upper limb disorders Lynn McAtamney, E. Nigel Corlett · Applied Ergonomics | Apr 1993 | 3,344 |
| 3 | Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) Sue M. Hignett, Lynn McAtamney · Applied Ergonomics | Apr 2000 | 2,215 |
| 4 | Revised NIOSH equation for the design and evaluation of manual lifting tasks Thomas Waters, Vern Putz‐Anderson, Arun Garg et al. · Ergonomics | Jul 1993 | 2,055 |
| 5 | Cumulative Sleepiness, Mood Disturbance, and Psychomotor Vigilance Performance Decrements During a Week of Sleep Restricted to 4–5 Hours per Night David F. Dinges, Frances M. Pack, Katherine E. Williams et al. · SLEEP | Apr 1997 | 2,042 |
| 6 | Work-related musculoskeletal disorders: the epidemiologic evidence and the debate Laura Punnett, David H. Wegman · Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology | 22 Nov 2003 | 1,852 |
| 7 | Pupil Diameter and Load on Memory Daniel J. Kahneman, J. Thomas Beatty · Science | 23 Dec 1966 | 1,683 |
| 8 | Fitts' Law as a Research and Design Tool in Human-Computer Interaction Ian Scott MacKenzie · Human-Computer Interaction | Mar 1992 | 1,636 |
| 9 | Risk factors for work‐related musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review of recent longitudinal studies Bruno R. da Costa, Edgar Ramos Vieira · American Journal of Industrial Medicine | 14 Sep 2009 | 1,612 |
| 10 | Relationship of smartphone use severity with sleep quality, depression, and anxiety in university students Kadir Demirci, Mehmet Akgönül, Abdullah Akpınar · Journal of Behavioral Addictions | Jun 2015 | 1,567 |
| 11 | A meta-analysis of the impact of short-term sleep deprivation on cognitive variables. Julian Lim, David F. Dinges · Psychological Bulletin | May 2010 | 1,401 |
| 12 | Correcting working postures in industry: A practical method for analysis Osmo Karhu, Pekka Kansi, Iikka Kuorinka · Applied Ergonomics | Dec 1977 | 1,353 |
| 13 | Shift work and disturbed sleep/wakefulness Torbjörn Åkerstedt · Occupational Medicine | Mar 2003 | 1,099 |
| 14 | Evaluation of three circadian rhythm questionnaires with suggestions for an improved measure of morningness. Carlla S. Smith, C P Reilly, Karen Midkiff · Journal of Applied Psychology | 1989 | 1,095 |
| 15 | Virtual reality sickness questionnaire (VRSQ): Motion sickness measurement index in a virtual reality environment Hyun K. Kim, Jaehyun Park, Yeongcheol Choi et al. · Applied Ergonomics | 16 Jan 2018 | 1,050 |
| 16 | A Technique for Assessing Postural Discomfort E. Nigel Corlett, Richard P. Bishop · Ergonomics | Mar 1976 | 1,033 |
| 17 | A critical review of the psychophysiology of driver fatigue Lal S, Ashley Craig · Biological Psychology | Feb 2001 | 1,002 |
| 18 | A strategy for human factors/ergonomics: developing the discipline and profession Jan Dul, Ralph Bruder, Peter Buckle et al. · Ergonomics | 15 Feb 2012 | 924 |
| 19 | The Association Between Obesity and Low Back Pain: A Meta-Analysis Rahman Shiri, Jaro Ilari Karppinen, Päivi Leino‐Arjas et al. · American Journal of Epidemiology | 11 Dec 2009 | 923 |
| 20 | An overview of sleepiness and accidents David F. Dinges · Journal of Sleep Research | Dec 1995 | 896 |
| 21 | Vibration as an exercise modality: how it may work, and what its potential might be Jörn Rittweger · European Journal of Applied Physiology | 11 Dec 2009 | 874 |
| 22 | Computer Vision Syndrome: A Review Clayton Blehm, Seema Vishnu, Ashbala Khattak et al. · Survey of Ophthalmology | 24 Apr 2005 | 858 |
| 23 | The design of manual handling tasks: revised tables of maximum acceptable weights and forces Stover H. Snook, Vincent M. Ciriello · Ergonomics | Sep 1991 | 847 |
| 24 | The Role of Dynamic Three-Dimensional Trunk Motion in Occupationally-Related Low Back Disorders William S. Marras, Steven A. Lavender, Sue E. Leurgans et al. · Spine | Apr 1993 | 829 |
| 25 | Sustained attention performance during sleep deprivation: evidence of state instability. Scott M. Doran, Hans P. A. Van Dongen, David F. Dinges · PubMed | Apr 2001 | 810 |
| 26 | The link between fatigue and safety Ann M. Williamson, David A. Lombardi, Simon Folkard et al. · Accident Analysis & Prevention | 3 Dec 2010 | 806 |
| 27 | Refractive Error and Visual Impairment in Urban Children in Southern China Mingguang He, Junwen Zeng, Yizhi Liu et al. · Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science | 25 Feb 2004 | 800 |
| 28 | Detecting Driver Drowsiness Based on Sensors: A Review Arun Sahayadhas, Kenneth Sundaraj, M. Murugappan · Sensors | 7 Dec 2012 | 779 |
| 29 | Shift work, safety and productivity Simon Folkard · Occupational Medicine | Mar 2003 | 776 |
| 30 | Economic impact of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) on work in Europe Stephen Bevan · Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology | Jun 2015 | 753 |
| 31 | Parental myopia, near work, school achievement, and children's refractive error. Donald O. Mutti, Gladys Lynn Mitchell, Melvin L. Moeschberger et al. · PubMed | Dec 2002 | 746 |
| 32 | The effects of work-related and individual factors on the Work Ability Index: a systematic review T. I. J. van den Berg, L. A. M. Elders, Bart C. H. de Zwart et al. · Occupational and Environmental Medicine | 18 Nov 2008 | 741 |
| 33 | Aging and Posture Control: Changes in Sensory Organization and Muscular Coordination Marjorie Hines Woollacott, Anne Shumway‐Cook, Lewis M. Nashner · The International Journal of Aging and Human Development | Sep 1986 | 739 |
| 34 | Digital eye strain: prevalence, measurement and amelioration Amy L. Sheppard, James S. Wolffsohn · BMJ Open Ophthalmology | Apr 2018 | 736 |
| 35 | A conceptual model for work-related neck and upper-limb musculoskeletal disorders. Thomas J. Armstrong, Peter Buckle, Lawrence J. Fine et al. · Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & Health | Apr 1993 | 732 |
| 36 | Computer vision syndrome: a review of ocular causes and potential treatments Mark Rosenfield · Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics | 12 Apr 2011 | 726 |
| 37 | Health in a 24-h society Shantha M. W. Rajaratnam, Joséphine Arendt · The Lancet | Sep 2001 | 710 |
| 38 | The effects of hours of work on health: A meta‐analytic review Kate Sparks, Cary L. Cooper, Yitzhak Fried et al. · Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology | Dec 1997 | 708 |
| 39 | Determinants of the Sit-to-Stand Movement: A Review Wim G. M. Janssen, Hans Bussmann, Henk J. Stam · Physical Therapy | Sep 2002 | 696 |
| 40 | Monotony of road environment and driver fatigue: a simulator study Pierre Thiffault, Jacques C. Bergeron · Accident Analysis & Prevention | May 2003 | 688 |
| 41 | A comparison of peak vs cumulative physical work exposure risk factors for the reporting of low back pain in the automotive industry R.W. Norman, Richard P. Wells, Patrick Neumann et al. · Clinical Biomechanics | Dec 1998 | 660 |
| 42 | The Proximity Compatibility Principle: Its Psychological Foundation and Relevance to Display Design Christopher D. Wickens, C. Melody Carswell · Human Factors The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society | Sep 1995 | 654 |
| 43 | The nature of work-related neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders Peter Buckle, Jason J. Devereux · Applied Ergonomics | May 2002 | 651 |
| 44 | Sleep Loss and Fatigue in Shift Work and Shift Work Disorder Torbjörn Åkerstedt, Kenneth P. Wright · Sleep Medicine Clinics | Jun 2009 | 648 |
| 45 | Positive and negative evidence of risk factors for back disorders Alex Burdorf, Gary S. Sorock · Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & Health | Aug 1997 | 646 |
| 46 | Sitting comfort and discomfort and the relationships with objective measures Michiel P. de Looze, Lottie F. M. Kuijt-Evers, Jaap H. van Dieën · Ergonomics | Aug 2003 | 640 |
| 47 | The Ergonomics Society The Society's Lecture 1978. THE DESIGN OF MANUAL HANDLING TASKS Stover H. Snook · Ergonomics | Dec 1978 | 635 |
| 48 | The Effectiveness of Worksite Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions for Controlling Employee Overweight and Obesity Laurie M. Anderson, Toby A. Quinn, Karen Glanz et al. · American Journal of Preventive Medicine | 17 Sep 2009 | 629 |
| 49 | Examining the Impact of Cell Phone Conversations on Driving Using Meta-Analytic Techniques William J. Horrey, Christopher D. Wickens · Human Factors The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society | Mar 2006 | 606 |
| 50 | Reframing business: when the map changes the landscape David Francis · Technovation | 9 Oct 2002 | 598 |
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